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January 2010 – Top private equity targets 2010: business support, infrastructure and logistics - survey

January 2010 – Deadline for 'non doms' with offshore assets fast approaching

January 2010 – grant thornton's chief economist assesses implications of the uk coming out of a recession

January 2010 – UK technology company performances bounce back

January 2010 – Comment on the National Fraud Authority's finding that fraud costs the UK £30bn a year

January 2010 – UK media companies see positive results in valuations over the last 6 months despite buyers pausing for breath in Q4 2009

January 2010 – 71% of private equity firms expect rising deal flow in 2010 as debt markets thaw

January 2010 – Christmas 2009 saw twice as many retailers report like for like sales increases over the festive period compared with 2008

January 2010 – 84% of private equity backers of UK ICT firms plan to make new technology acquisitions in 2010

January 2010 – Online self assessment tax returns deadline fast approaching

January 2010 – Signs of recovery in food and drinks sector M&A following sharp downturn in 2009

January 2010 – Boosted by Bombay - Indian LSE stocks triple in 2009

January 2010 – UK private comapnies more optimistic about their business and speed of economic recovery

January 2010 – Outstanding recovery in consumer spending in the final quarter of 2009

January 2010 – Signs of recovery for mid-market M&A after sharp drop in 2009

December 2009 – Grant Thornton's chief economist comments on today's public sector finance

December 2009 – Glenn Stone appointed new head of infrastructure at Grant Thornton US

December 2009 – Positive changes to Enterprise Investment Scheme but media investors still burdened by red tape, says Grant Thornton

December 2009 – Grant Thornton's Head of Resourcing comments on UK unemployment figures

December 2009 – Energy efficiency developments in Pre-Budget Report need more scope to reduce fuel poverty and encourage low-carbon growth

December 2009 – UK government needs a clearer strategy for investors of 'infrastructure UK', says Grant Thornton UK LLP

December 2009 – Low carbon growth measures need to go a lot further say, grant thornton

December 2009 – Government brings forward help for young unemployed

December 2009 – Grant Thornton's chief economist responds to the chancellor's pre budget report statement on the uk economy

December 2009 – Missed opportunity to announce relaxation of research & development tax relief rules

December 2009 – New Labour plays hard ball with bankers' bonuses

December 2009 – Pre budget report measures on property are uneventful, Grant Thornton UK LLP says

December 2009 – Intellectual property rights given a boost by the government

December 2009 – National insurance increase may hinder economic growth

December 2009 – Impact of the pre-budget report on the technology sector

December 2009 – Chancellor launches pre-emptive strike on 50% tax payers

December 2009 – Pre-budget report: is the party over for local government?

December 2009 – Mixed message for business as hike in national insurance contribution offsets good news, says Grant Thornton

December 2009 – Pre-budget report paints grim picture for the healthcare sector

December 2009 – Grant Thornton's chief economist assesses the UK economy and public finances ahead of the Pre-Budget Report

December 2009 – M&A waste sector deals halve in Q3 2009

December 2009 – Grant Thornton's leading lady beats competition to win Woman of Achievement 2009 Award

December 2009 – Media companies are struggling to fund their productions reveals Grant Thornton survey

December 2009 – New Disclosure Opportunity extended to give customers with offshore accounts more time to come forward

December 2009 – Technology businesses threatened by new European Commission rule on VAT

December 2009 – Business community speaks out on what they would change if they were Chancellor for the day

December 2009 – Significant European VAT changes ahead for businesses in 2010

November 2009 – Grant Thornton's wish-list for the Pre-Budget Report

November 2009 – Non-exec experience rises on FTSE 350 boards

November 2009 – Mitie Group PLC agrees takeover of EPS PLC

November 2009 – Grant Thornton's head of technology comments on the Digital Economy Bill

November 2009 – Grant Thornton appointed as liquidator to K1 Global Ltd

November 2009 – Media and communications companies can expect more private equity backing in 2010 says Grant Thornton report

November 2009 – Construction business failures fall in Q3, but challenges lie ahead warns Grant Thornton

November 2009 – Grant Thornton comments on the inclusion of the Bribery Bill in today's Queen's Speech

November 2009 – Kenmore Property Group Limited in administration

November 2009 – Deadline approaching to declare offshore funds warns Grant Thornton

November 2009 – Recession continues to put thousands into insolvency

November 2009 – Company administrations fall 5% on last quarter and 3% from last year

November 2009 – Grant Thornton welcomes publication of Audit Inspection Unit reports

November 2009 – Waste must be recognised as a valuable economic resource

November 2009 – Grant Thornton calls for corporate reporting review

November 2009 – UK media company performances bounce back

October 2009 – Grant Thornton's chief economist assesses implications of GDP announcement that the UK is still in a recession

October 2009 – UK technology industry sees drop in M&A deals

October 2009 – Just days left to file paper self assessment tax return

October 2009 – Grant Thornton advises on the South Bank's new national film centre

October 2009 – Majority of private equity firms change sector focus

October 2009 – Grant Thornton trailblazer shortlisted for prestigious Asian Jewel award

October 2009 – Grant Thornton advises CIPD on £3 million acquisition

October 2009 – UK property sector sees surge in M&A deals

October 2009 – Grant Thornton welcomes the launch of the ICAEW foundation research on the review of the combined code of corporate governance

October 2009 – Grant Thornton's Private Equity Barometer finds that 81% of private equity firms to see portfolio firms default

October 2009 – Grant Thornton appoints new head of transfer pricing

October 2009 – Grant Thornton welcomes the principle of an audit firm governance code but argues investors have a crucial role to play in providing meaningful engagement

October 2009 – Indian AIM stocks returned 2.5 times your money this year

October 2009 – Increase in like-for-like sales lifts consumer gloom

October 2009 – Grant Thornton comments on the Conservative Party's employment tax break

September 2009 – Grant Thornton urges construction businesses to respond to HMRC's consultation on "false-self employment"

September 2009 – Deadline for notifying HMRC that you need to complete a tax return is fast approaching

September 2009 – Business community calls for urgent review of taxation to improve UK competitiveness

September 2009 – UK M&A drops to 1992 level in Q3 but recovery in sight

September 2009 – Comment on ONS public sector finances: real test will come in making deep but effective cuts

September 2009 – Setback for taxpayers in a battle for compound interest in VAT claims

September 2009 – Employers urge government to use tax breaks to boost employment

September 2009 – HMRC set to clamp down on R&D tax relief

September 2009 – Grant Thornton appoints Richard O'Dwyer as partner in its restructuring team

September 2009 – National Business Awards finalists announced

September 2009 – First takeover offer for a PLC by a not-for-profit organisation

September 2009 – UK construction Industry sees a rise in M&A deals

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August 2009 – Gap year students could be eligible for a tax rebate

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August 2009 – NHS must plan now for 2011 funding restrictions or risk healthcare postcode lottery

August 2009 – Home possessions fall in the second quarter

August 2009 – Government intervention helps boost new construction orders

August 2009 – Grant Thornton's Chief Economist assesses UK unemployment figure

August 2009 – Monitising online content key to survival of newspaper industry

August 2009 – Personal insolvencies grow 27.4% over 12 months

August 2009 – Government intervention helps boost new construction orders

August 2009 – Company administrations fall 22% on last quarter but still up 9% from last year

August 2009 – Supermarkets lack appetite for ombudsman

August 2009 – Head of Media comments on Ofcom's Annual Communications Market Report

August 2009 – Chinese AIM firms outperform stockmarket in 2009

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July 2009 – Head of the Media comments on Trinity Mirror's interim results

July 2009 – Grant Thornton announces senior promotions

July 2009 – Head of Property comments on the second anniversary of the introduction of Home Information Packs

July 2009 – Opportunities for UK business in clean technology identified in Grant Thornton report

July 2009 – Second tax amnesty announced for undeclared funds in offshore accounts

July 2009 – Comment on Ofcom's latest broadband report

July 2009 – Optimism among privately held real estate and construction businesses falls

July 2009 – Grant Thornton's chief economist assesses UK unemployment figures July 2009

July 2009 – Private jets to lose VAT free status

July 2009 – Private equity investments in India rise by 12%

July 2009 – Deadline looms for companies looking to sale and rent back

July 2009 – Provider arms must demonstrate value

July 2009 – Benefits of 'IFRS for SMEs' outweigh short short term conversion disruption

July 2009 – Private equity volume set to increase says UK survey

July 2009 – Top private equity targets 2009: business support services and infrastructure - survey results

July 2009 – UK mid-market M&A drops 42%

July 2009 – Indian stocks soar despite market slowdown

June 2009 – Comment on UK unemployment figures

June 2009 – Grant Thornton volunteers help build education centre in Kenya

June 2009 – Joint provisional liquidators of Madoff Securities International gain recognition in U.S. bankruptcy court

June 2009 – Private Equity funds raised 25%* less than in 2007

June 2009 – Matrimonial lawyers call for change in law for cohabiting couples

June 2009 – Grant Thornton Overtakes Ernst & Young in Hemscott Audit Rankings'

May 2009 – Grant Thornton Wins 'Best Tax Team' at the LexisNexis Taxation Awards

May 2009 – Grant Thornton Walking the World

May 2009 – Entrepreneurs aim to ride out downturn without cutting jobs

May 2009 – High court ruling on cars group litigation order will have wider implications for businesses with historical VAT claims

May 2009 – Bankruptcy and IVA figures increase as households struggle to make ends meet

May 2009 – Latest insolvency statistics show company administrators rise 53% from last year as the recession bites

April 2009 – UK advisor helps private JV on Greek fire station

April 2009 – Budget supports M&A boom in waste sector

April 2009 – Disappointing Budget for the property sector

April 2009 – Chancellor forced to eat his words on Non Doms

April 2009 – Chancellor targets High income earners to plug TAX shortfall

April 2009 – Chancellor provides some good news for multinational companies

April 2009 – No change to VAT rate welcome but where is the help for business?

April 2009 – Chancellor offers small life line to businesses during the downturn

April 2009 – Entrepreneurs get back to basics

April 2009 – Chancellor admits true peril of UK economy but his prediction of an optimistic rebound puts off difficult decisions

April 2009 – Return to growth in 2010 but full economic recovery two years away predicts Grant Thornton economist

April 2009 – Madoff Securities International liquidators obtain recognition in U.S., freeze vintage Aston Martin

April 2009 – Grant Thornton member firms take first place in US and UK audit rankings

April 2009 – Grant Thornton's chief economist assesses implications of MPC rate decision

April 2009 – Private equity continues to focus on defensive sectors – survey

April 2009 – Grant Thornton's wish list for Budget 2009 - Francesa Lagerberg, Head of Tax, Grant Thornton

April 2009 – Grant Thornton promotes Francesca Lagerberg to top tax role

April 2009 – Better than expected retailer trading statements in first quarter of 2009

March 2009 – UK M&A drops to lowest level since 1992 while private equity values drop 85%, according to Grant Thornton

March 2009 – Grant Thornton's Head of Retail comments on ONS monthly retail sales figures

March 2009 – National Fraud Strategic Authority establishes new three year plan to combat fraud

March 2009 – Deadline for pensions A-Day tax change fast approaching

March 2009 – 39% of UK entrepreneurs plan takeover in medium term

March 2009 – Representation of women in UK boardroom lags behind Asia

March 2009 – Grant Thornton boosts partner team

March 2009 – Grant Thornton's chief economist assesses implications of MPC rate cut

March 2009 – Telling it like it is: Grant Thornton launches live chat

February 2009 – Indian companies continue to outperform AIM listed firms

February 2009 – Privately held business stand firm on staff levels

February 2009 – Taxpayers warned HMRC surcharge for outstanding tax and National Insurance liabilities is only days away

February 2009 – Grant Thornton report highlights corporate governance weaknesses in FTSE 350

February 2009 – Unjust enrichment no longer suffers discrimination from HMRC

February 2009 – Grant Thornton's head of retail services assesses today's ONS retail sales figures

February 2009 – Business not optimistic about Government bank bailout

February 2009 – Private Equity prepares for life after debt – Grant Thornton Survey

February 2009 – Company administrations more than doubles from last year and set to rocket in 2009

February 2009 – Growth in personal insolvency and IVA figures indicate tough year ahead

February 2009 – Grant Thornton's Chief economist assesses implications of MPC rate cut

February 2009 – Homeowners face IVAs as house prices plummet

February 2009 – Grant Thornton employees score top marks in tax exams

January 2009 – Indian M&A remains resilient despite 41% value drop

January 2009 – Grant Thornton's chief economist assesses implications of UK entering a recession

January 2009 – Christmas 2008 not as disastrous as feared for UK retailers despite the consumer spending slowdown

January 2009 – Parents have days to claim children's tax allowance

January 2009 – Grant Thornton's Corporate Finance team ranked number one

January 2009 – 75 per cent decline in profitability within construction and property sector forecast in 2009

January 2009 – Online self assessment tax returns deadline fast approaching

January 2009 – European court ruling on staff canteens may pave the way for further claims on business catering

January 2009 – Virgin Vie at Home announces MBO from Virgin Group

January 2009 – Plummeting optimism in UK Privately Held Business

January 2009 – Grant Thornton revenue grows 25% following merger

January 2009 – Banking sector accounted for one third of 2008 M&A

December 2008 – Grant Thornton UK LLP Director appointed President of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters

December 2008 – Taxing times during the festive season

December 2008 – Hidden economy likely to come under scrutiny as taxman goes in search of lost revenue

December 2008 – Grant Thornton welcomes publication of Audit Inspection Unit reports

December 2008 – Grant Thornton advice instrumental to new property partnership with Croydon Council

December 2008 – Grant Thornton's Chief Economist assesses implications of MPC rate cut

December 2008 – Economic turmoil causes M&A devastation

December 2008 – Mid-market appetite for M&A fails to account for banking crisis

November 2008 – Grant Thornton UK LLP Director appointed President of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters

November 2008 – Too little too late for many small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs)

November 2008 – Chancellor gives green light to Multinational companies and provides incentives to MNCs to stay in the UK

November 2008 – Chancellor looks to claw Pre-Budget Report spend back from high net worth individuals

November 2008 – Darling's tax cuts may help low income earners now but tax rises are not far away

November 2008 – Nothing much to smile about for property and construction sector

November 2008 – Chancellor's Pre-Budget Report increases borrowing and cuts taxes by £20 Billion to kickstart economy

November 2008 – Grant Thornton comments on the results of Solvency II's QIS4

November 2008 – ONS retail sales statistics reflect declining consumer confidence in run up to Christmas

November 2008 – Grant Thornton supports St John's Ambulance at the Lord Mayor's Show

November 2008 – Grant Thornton's top tax tips to help you through this credit crunch

November 2008 – Darling will dig deep to appease taxpayers through a package of tax cuts in this year's Pre Budget Report (PBR)

November 2008 – Grant Thornton says Chancellor's Pre-Budget Report will offer tax cuts to boost economy: yet what will really help get UK businesses back on an even keel?

November 2008 – Company administrations up 50 percent from last year, worryingly stringent times ahead

November 2008 – Q3 personal insolvency figures surge as UK households struggle to make ends meet

November 2008 – UIC achieves total dividend five times initial expectation

November 2008 – Grant Thornton grows share of top 2500 private companies

November 2008 – Grant Thornton boosts leasing and asset financing capabilities with new appointment

November 2008 – UK entrepreneurs determined to tough it out

November 2008 – Grant Thornton Chief Economist assesses implications of MPC decision

November 2008 – ONS retail sales statistics still understating extent of current UK retail malaise

October 2008 – Offshore investigations set to increase as investors seek UK government savings guarantee

October 2008 – Govt. Intervention disguises lowest UK M&A in 15 years

October 2008 – Submit paper self assessment tax returns before the 31 October deadline

October 2008 – Grant Thornton Chief Economist assesses implications of interest rate cut

September 2008 – Rising number of negative trading statements issued by listed retailers does nothing to lift retail gloom

September 2008 – Tax issues damage attractiveness of UK for foreign business

September 2008 – HMRC turns the spotlight on rental income

September 2008 – Grant Thornton appoints head of healthcare

September 2008 – Caution caution caution as poor retail sales continues in August and consumer confidence continues to weaken

September 2008 – HMRC time out on their own deadline and lose out at VAT tribunal

September 2008 – ECJ rules on VAT distortion of competition may increase the costs of services provided by local authorities

September 2008 – Grant Thornton Chief Economist assesses implications of MPC decision

September 2008 – The suspension of stamp duty for residential properties up to the value of £175,000 for a year could kick start an ailing residential property market

September 2008 – Number of UK M&A deals lowest in five years according to ONS figures

September 2008 – Lowest rate of divorce in nearly 30 years as cohabiting goes up and marriages go down

August 2008 – Lowest rate of divorce in nearly 30 years as cohabiting goes up and marriages go down

August 2008 – Appointment Release - Grant Thornton's Manchester office bucks downturn to expand corporate finance advisory team

August 2008 – UK personal debt exceeds UK GDP for second year running - says Grant Thornton

August 2008 – Grant Thornton expands Government and Infrastructure Advisory team with new appointment

August 2008 – Grant Thornton trainee gains top marks in Association of Taxation Technicians exams

August 2008 – Steady drop in job vacancies, provisional redundancy figures up

August 2008 – Gap year students could be eligible for a tax rebate

August 2008 – Offshore accounts feel the heat as taxman goes in search of missing revenue

August 2008 – Suspension of stamp duty land tax to revive a flagging property market could result in treasury shortfall of up to £7 billion

August 2008 – Administrations up 60 percent on last year, figures are 'just the beginning'

August 2008 – Q2 insolvency figures decline as UK individuals batten down the hatches against economic storm

July 2008 – UK number one destination for Indian acquisitions

July 2008 – Grant Thornton predicts 20 per cent jump in Indian companies on LSE launch of quarterly 'India Watch'

July 2008 – Grant Thornton unveils new CEO

July 2008 – Missing tax credit renewal deadline can result in expensive repayments

July 2008 – Consumer confidence continues to weaken with poor retail sales month in June

July 2008 – Further delays in foreign profits legislation deals blow to business certainty

July 2008 – Finance Act achieves Royal Assent, rubber stamps complicated and unworkable "Non-Dom" legislation

July 2008 – Performance fees are not leading to better results says Grant Thornton

July 2008 – Five more quarters of M&A decline predicted before bounce back begins; half year deal values lowest since '01

July 2008 – Self-assessment deadline looms for payments on account

July 2008 – Interest rate decision commentary - Grant Thornton assesses effects on business

July 2008 – New inflation fears as producer prices index contuinues to climb

July 2008 – AIM reports stronger second quarter for new and secondary listings, but growth market set for difficult summer

July 2008 – Grant Thornton 'ASHES' tour kicks off today

July 2008 – Poorest retail trading performance in over three years

June 2008 – Twenty per cent reduction in waste sector companies predicted over three years

June 2008 – Grant Thornton strengthens pensions advisory team with new appointment

June 2008 – Treasury relaxes HMRC inspection powers; business breathes a sigh of relief

June 2008 – Private Equity houses shy away from new deals, focus on growing portfolio companies

June 2008 – ONS Retail Sales Statistics Commentary

June 2008 – World bank institute coalition launches business guide on fighting corruption

June 2008 – Grant Thornton appoints partner to transaction tax team

June 2008 – Food producers face unprecedented consolidation pressure in face of rising costs and supermarket demands

June 2008 – Grant Thornton trailblazer scoops prestigious award

June 2008 – Grant Thornton feels good

June 2008 – Grant Thornton strengthens pensions advisory team with new appointment

June 2008 – Walker Report; The Private Equity verdict

June 2008 – Grant Thornton bolsters tax team with partner promotion

June 2008 – Fraud prevention low priority for Private UK firms

May 2008 – Grant Thornton scoops two prestigous awards at Lexusnexis Taxation Awards 2008

May 2008 – ONS Retail Statistics Commentary

May 2008 – FRC progress report notes Grant Thornton's strengthening audit offering

May 2008 – Grant Thornton leads the way on Indian floats with today's AIM and several more in coming months

May 2008 – Less than half of UK businesses support whistleblowers

May 2008 – One in four CEOs will lose their jobs through private equity but rewards remain high; new report

May 2008 – Grant Thornton pioneer short-listed for presigious award

May 2008 – Government signals review of flawed state pensions

May 2008 – Credit crunch helps feed first increase in personal insolvencies since 2006

May 2008 – Lack of analysis keeping stock market gems down, according to new Grant Thornton report

April 2008 – Retail spending downturn continues despite strong headline increases for three months to March 2008

April 2008 – Chancellor's 10p concession unlikely to return all £7bn owed to low income earners

April 2008 – Cash rich private UK companies look to snap up bargains, with 40% planning to grow through aquisition

April 2008 – VoIP will ride out global downturn as Telcos look to ISP and LT. companies to gain foothold in online telephony, says Grant Thornton

April 2008 – Abolition of 10p rate forces dependence on tax credits

April 2008 – Grant Thornton appointed auditor to the takeover panel

April 2008 – World spotlight on China not encouraging UK businesses, but China is on shopping spree

April 2008 – £50 Billion Liquity Comment - business lending must also be a priority

April 2008 – UK domestic M&A slows, but race for resources drives offshore acquisitions

April 2008 – UK corporate tax burden damages UK competitiveness; harms inward investment

April 2008 – Demand for pre-nups continues to soar says Grant Thornton

April 2008 – Marks & Spencer teacake saga continues as ECJ ruling looks to House of Lords for final decision

April 2008 – Negative trading statements issued by listed retailers continues to soar

April 2008 – Grant Thornton UK expands international public sector experience with advisory role in key Quebec health project

April 2008 – New tax year set to sting low and middle income earners, says Grant Thornton

April 2008 – Divorcing in the new tax year could leave spouces financially better off, says Grant Thornton

April 2008 – Staff costs rocket for privatley held businesses, highlighting disconnect with financial sector

April 2008 – Transport investment key to closing competitiveness gap with European cities, according to new report

April 2008 – AIM struggles to raise funds in current credit climate

March 2008 – Firm continues to lead public-private advisory market with LIFT award

March 2008 – Firm continues to lead public-private market with lift award

March 2008 – Private equity welcomes credit crunch consequences as 'long overdue'

March 2008 – TCF dominates agendas in UK financial services firms

March 2008 – Tax man asks five thousand offshore account holders to open their financial affairs or face penalties

March 2008 – UK food suppliers call for new standards in food miles and carbon footprint measurements, as supermarkets require improved environment performance

March 2008 – Biofuels bear the brunt of treasury's cash grab; shades of grey in Darling's green budget

March 2008 – LDA, Grant Thronton and Design London unveil a new design initiative for business council in London

March 2008 – Budget: Darling does little to help first-time home buyers

March 2008 – Extra money to fight child poverty may fail to reach those in need unless tax credit system overhauled

March 2008 – Chancellor lowers economic growth projections, preaches stability and increases borrowing

March 2008 – Chancellor gives himself breathing room to look at income shifting

March 2008 – Grant Thornton strengthens housing consultancy team with new appointment

March 2008 – Chancellor will find it hard to please business at Budget

March 2008 – ONS reports recorded year for foreign acquisitions in the UK, while M&A struggles

March 2008 – Grant Thornton lifts the lid on Robson Rhodes merger with Spring seminar

February 2008 – Corporate Insolvencies steady but credit crunch about to bite

February 2008 – Changes to create certainty and growth required at budget, but Darling has little wriggle room

February 2008 – UK businesses have little interest in saving the planet says new research

February 2008 – Grant Thornton strengthens Government and Infrastructure team with new appointment

February 2008 – Equalling U.S. productivity levels could add £13,000 to the average UK household, according to new Grant Thornton research

February 2008 – Two thirds of lawyers say clients use private investigators to check if their spouse is cheating, says Grant Thronton

February 2008 – One fifth of divorcing couples hide assets from their spouse, says Grant Thornton

February 2008 – High street still experiencing stronger than expected growth, despite fears of a slowdown in consumer spending says Grant Thornton

February 2008 – Equalling U.S productivity levels could add £13,000 to the average UK household, according to new Grant Thornton research

February 2008 – Stamp taxes on residential properties reap £31.5 Billion for treasury over the last decade; still no help for struggling first time home-buyers

February 2008 – Grant Thornton bolsters media team with partner promotions

February 2008 – New research predicts exodus of largest 'non-dom' group

February 2008 – Treasury could use extra revenue from rising oil prices to cut fuel duty by 7p a litre

February 2008 – Camden marketfire - impact for local businesses likely to increase says Grant Thornton

February 2008 – Premier league proposals for foreign competitive games is price to pay for recent new investment - but football must avoid creating globetrotting teams or risk fan backlash says Grant Thornton

February 2008 – Spouses provide relief before CGT flat rate hits

February 2008 – Britain's 'Hidden Gem' public companies create £80 Billion for investors but look to be underrated says new Grant Thornton research

January 2008 – CGT 18 % flat rate holds but Darling offers sticking plaster to small business owners

January 2008 – House of Lords VAT ruling could mean £1 billion bonanza for business

January 2008 – Extra care needed with self assessment as HMRC ramps up investigations while strike looms

January 2008 – Almost six in every 10 FTSE 350 compnaies still do not claim full compliance with the combined code but corporate responsibility reporting becomes mainstream – says new Grant Thornton research

January 2008 – Christmas 2007 generally disappointing for UK retailers; sales of computer games and DVDs buck the trend

January 2008 – UK firms seeking more bulish economic conditions abroad as UK economy set to struggle in '08

January 2008 – Chinese corporate tax reforms - is the red dragon turning green?

January 2008 – High profile new partner joins Grant Thornton Corporate Recovery

January 2008 – Focus on education infrastructure development sees Grant Thornton become UK's top BSF adviser

January 2008 – Grant Thornton appoints new head of Professional Practices Group

January 2008 – HMRC means business following announcement of new powers

January 2008 – Grant Thornton's Chief Economist assesses implications of MPC rate cut

January 2008 – As UK optimism levels plummet, businesses must not talk the country into a recession warns Grant Thornton

January 2008 – Highest percentage of retailers negative trading statements issues by listed retailers in three years

January 2008 – Highest number of negative trading statements issued by listed retailers in two years

January 2008 – Christmas financial hangover will fuel third of all personal insolvencies in first three months of 2008

December 2007 – Growth on AIM halts in 2007 as record first half gives way to disappointing final quarter

December 2007 – Indian firms offer UK economy a welcome boost in 2008

December 2007 – Businesses not taking advantage of R&D tax credits; missing out on £125 million per year

December 2007 – Grant Thornton's Head of South Asia Group is named amongst 100 most influential Asians in the UK

December 2007 – The cost of new tax rules for non-domiciled individuals doesn't add up, says Grant Thornton

December 2007 – Entrepreneurs face further misery as HMRC muddies tax rules

November 2007 – Grant Thornton announces double digit growth

November 2007 – Failings of English football must be tackled through investment in football youth development says Grant Thornton

November 2007 – Plastic bag tax could net treasury £130 million per annum says Grant Thornton

November 2007 – Over-heated buyout market set to create wave of opportunities for distressed investment

November 2007 – Second offshore 'amnesty' unlikely to uncover large sums for the treasury says Grant Thornton

November 2007 – Calculation of basic state pension flawed

November 2007 – Grant Thornton comments on the release of groundbreaking AIM study

November 2007 – Alcohol costing NHS £1.6 billion a year as government rakes in £4.7 billion from increased consumption

November 2007 – Grant Thornton's newest partner to join high profile delegation promoting UK business opportunities in India

November 2007 – Grant Thornton warns architecture, surveyor and consulting engineer firms to anticipate personal expense investigation from HMRC

November 2007 – Grant Thornton's South Asia Group signs strategic alliance with international network of Asian businesses

November 2007 – Drop in personal insolvencies conceals gathering storm of personal debt says Grant Thornton

October 2007 – Competition commission grocery report is a cliff hanger for food suppliers says Grant Thornton

October 2007 – Grant Thornton welcomes possible CGT reform but says it does little to address reality of entrepreneurship in the UK

October 2007 – Grant Thornton comments on the prospects of LSE's new specialist fund market

October 2007 – New waste treatment laws come into force today, but UK businesses still unprepared for change

October 2007 – Support for 'pay as you throw' tax more likely if revenue is invested in green initiatives says Grant Thornton

October 2007 – Grant Thornton Employer Solutions Team going from strength to strength with Director and Manager appointments

October 2007 – CGT 18% flat rate holds Darling offers sticking plaster to small business owners

October 2007 – Grant Thornton successfully negotiates joint venture and sale arrangements of major education and property PFI portfolio

October 2007 – Retail resilience continues unbated says Grant Thornton

October 2007 – Grant Thornton's London Professional Practices Group announces double promotion

October 2007 – Grant Thornton appoints new pension partner

October 2007 – Grant Thornton National Management Board partner elected as Forum of Firms chairman

October 2007 – The Chancellor downgrades his forecast for the UK economy, as the credit crunch impacts on the economy

October 2007 – Pre-Budget Report delivers yet another blow to construction industry

October 2007 – Property industry gets a boost and a boot in today's Pre-Budget Report says Grant Thornton

October 2007 – Tax simplification may be GAAR in disguise

October 2007 – Chancellor abolishes air passenger duty and adopts opposition plane tax reforms

October 2007 – IHT changes welcomed by middle England households says Grant Thornton

October 2007 – Non-doms to be hit with 30K yearly 'membership fee' to avoid paying UK tax

October 2007 – No movement on SDLT continues to hurt first time buyers

October 2007 – Grant Thornton calls for certainty for taxpayers after Chancellor outlines more consultation in Pre-Budget Report

October 2007 – UK businesses hit by 80% tax increase, another major blow to struggling private equity industry

October 2007 – Private equity argues case for consistent tax treatment, as Government warns of changes in upcoming PBR

October 2007 – Grant Thornton predicts Darling's pre-budget report will raise the tax burden on business

October 2007 – Positive retail trading results reveal highest figures on record

October 2007 – Grant Thornton says new Chancellor's pre budget report hamstrung by predecessor's promises

October 2007 – AIM struggles in September, but deal pipeline indicates much stronger final quarter

October 2007 – Hauliers must be prepared for greatly intensified HMRC scrutiney, warns Grant Thornton

October 2007 – Grant Thornton strengthens pension offering with latest regulator secondment

September 2007 – Closing the investment gap with 'best practice' start-up investment support

September 2007 – Supermarket code of practice offers no protection according to three quarters of food suppliers

September 2007 – 'Unfinished Business' – new Chancellor must reform taxes says Grant Thornton

September 2007 – Current mortgage comparison measurement (APR) is outdated and causes confusion for consumers and advisers says Grant Thornton

September 2007 – UK business heed warnings and prepare for key business risks

September 2007 – Conservative Party environmental measures set to put environmental taxation for forthcoming pre-budget

September 2007 – Grant Thornton expands tax team with the appointment of new partner

September 2007 – Grant Thornton celebrates outstanding exam results

September 2007 – Environmental and corporate responsibility number one investment priority for UK business

September 2007 – Report highlights huge gulf between Chinese and UK business attitudes and practices

September 2007 – Records spent on cross border M&A as number of deals drop but values peak, says Grant Thornton Corporate Finance

August 2007 – UK businesses unaware of tough waste treatment laws

August 2007 – Grant Thornton announces creation of new financial services group

August 2007 – Primary industries experience unprecedented investment growth as the value of natural resources increases

August 2007 – Amount of UK consumer debt exceeds UK GDP as country struggles to pay off personal debt – says Grant Thornton

August 2007 – Private equity defends ethical position, but reveals real need for industry standards

August 2007 – Welcome relief for middle england if Conservatives abolish IHT

August 2007 – Grant Thornton urges Tories' to keep the spotlight on red tape

August 2007 – Retail sector continues to power ahead despite bad weather - interest rate rises still not choking off consumer demand sufficiently says Grant Thornton

August 2007 – Major deals heat up India/UK M&A market, but great potential still unfulfilled

August 2007 – UK food suppliers predict more business failures as supermarket pressure and unreasonable behaviour take strain

August 2007 – Grant Thornton strengthens strategic services group with four key appointments

August 2007 – Grant Thornton: appointment of new tax partners signals increasing focus on R&D tax

August 2007 – Private equity to avoid distressed investments, despite a predicted rise in opportunities for the next 12 months, says Grant Thornton

August 2007 – Private equity confidence is riding high, despite negative publicity and just a third of private equity offers successful

August 2007 – Grant Thornton warns that drop in personal insolvencies is not the turning point

August 2007 – AIM raises more than half the funds of all global growth markets combined as small number of competitors gather momentum

August 2007 – Grant Thornton overtakes competitors to become top reporting accountant on AIM and the first firm to reach 200 AIM audit clients

July 2007 – Policyholders are winners in insurance portfolio transfer says Grant Thornton

July 2007 – Grant Thornton partner appointed as sheriff of the City of London

July 2007 – One third of UK businesses expect ownership change within ten years says Grant Thornton

July 2007 – Arctic Systems win delivers boost to small business

July 2007 – Lords judgment in Sempra Metals another blow for HMRC

July 2007 – New chancellor must rise to the pensions challenge says Grant Thornton

July 2007 – ONS Retail figures as surprising as another set of Tesco’s record results says Grant Thornton

July 2007 – Grant Thornton powers ahead of rivals in PPP/PFI Advisory rankings

July 2007 – New promotion in Grant Thornton’s financial advisory service practice

July 2007 – Most company frauds are detected in their first year

July 2007 – Grant Thornton calls for the IFRS for SMEs to replace UK GAAP, but FRSSE to be retained

July 2007 – Combined UK fire and police PFI deal worth £60M driven by Grant Thornton

July 2007 – Grant Thornton volunteers help Hackney Primary School enjoy sports and fun day

July 2007 – Grant Thornton comments on today's results published by the British Retail Consortium and Marks & Spencer

July 2007 – Grant Thornton launches new south Asia Group as firm experiences unprecedented demand for LSE listings

July 2007 – UK businesses predict increased turnover and strong profits for the year ahead

July 2007 – Listed retail results plummet in Q2 says Grant Thornton

June 2007 – Aim secondary issues overtake new issues, as property and private equity funds continue to dominate

June 2007 – New research reveals high expectations in-house counsel have of their external dispute resolution lawyers

June 2007 – Audit market concentration across the world's G8 economies creates systemic risk to international capital markets

June 2007 – Grant Thornton's comment on ONS retail figures

June 2007 – Grant Thornton volunteers to help make London a better place

June 2007 – Only 16 English born footballers playing in the last 15 Champions League Finals and modest under 21, 19 and 17 record means England must refocus its football youth development policies - says Grant Thornton

June 2007 – Grant Thornton strengthens Forensic team with new Head of Corporate Fraud Investigations

June 2007 – Under the microscope: companies at risk with HMRC approach

June 2007 – Migration fuelling Polish skills shortages, while not yet countering UK shortages

June 2007 – High profile divorces sees number of pre-nuptial agreements rise in the UK

May 2007 – Record growth in services jobs reflects robust demand across sector - CBI/Grant Thornton survey

May 2007 – Brown's lasting legacy amounts to an equivalent of 10p on basic rate of income tax

May 2007 – UK business leaders stressing less, while working less hours than French counterparts

May 2007 – HMRC pins down individuals to prevent 'bed-and-spousing'

May 2007 – Many UK businesses still not adapting to Royal Mail's corporate pricing changes

May 2007 – Hauliers underestimate the strength of rail competition

May 2007 – Confidence continues unabated among mid-market VCs, according to new Grant Thornton survey

May 2007 – Grant Thornton survey shows support for 'pay as you throw' tax on waste

May 2007 – Grant Thornton strengthens employer solutions team with director and senior manager appointments

May 2007 – Grant Thornton expects tweaks not turns for business in Budget 2007

May 2007 – Grant Thornton speaks out in the debate on FSA retail distribution review

May 2007 – Greater need for IT security to prevent increasing attacks

May 2007 – Grant Thornton was surprised at the decrease in ONS retail stats

May 2007 – UK television and film industry makes good progress towards greater financial reporting transparency

May 2007 – Hauliers set to invest in telematics to boost productivity

May 2007 – Grant Thornton announces first ever: initial dividend payment of 100 per cent for insolvent insurer

May 2007 – Grant Thornton sends volunteers to build sustainable housing in Costa Rica

May 2007 – UK bucks world trend by saying staff costs will have the biggest impact for UK businesses

May 2007 – Personal insolvencies rise by almost a quarter to over 30,000 - the highest ever level

May 2007 – Mexico, Indonesia, Pakistan and Turkey - The emerging markets to watch

May 2007 – M&A first quarter deal volumes drop by a fifth and investments by two thirds but broader trend remains resilient says Grant Thornton Corporate Finance

April 2007 – Grant Thornton UK and RSM Robson Rhodes agree to merge

April 2007 – Half of UK divorcing couples use a private investigator to confirm suspicions of cheating says new research

April 2007 – Positive retail results - is this the start of a retail comeback?

April 2007 – Grant Thornton predicts offshore account 'amnesty' to raise over £5 billion for Treasury

April 2007 – UK hauliers on driver recruitment spree to counter working time directive as new survey reveals moderate optimism and likelihood of sector M&A

April 2007 – One in five UK food manufacturing companies fall into foreign hands as overseas groups invest over £26bn

March 2007 – Grant Thornton cautiously welcomes the FRC paper on Audit Quality BUT warns against prescriptive approach

March 2007 – AIM records worst admissions performance in three years and worst fundraising performance in two years but outlook remains positive - says Grant Thornton corporate finance

March 2007 – Record levels of British businesses experience extraordinary growth results as UK ranks fourth in 'super growth' worldwide league tables

March 2007 – Grant Thornton warns businesses of dangers of bluetooth devices

March 2007 – Low income earners feel the pinch from decrease in basic rate of income tax and alignment of NIC

March 2007 – Grant Thornton personal tax Budget comment

March 2007 – Budget - Grant Thornton's first reaction

March 2007 – Property industry neither thanks nor bemoans Budget

March 2007 – Brown goes legacy shopping in his final Budget and heeds calls for simplification of tax regime

March 2007 – Budget response from Grant Thornton technology group and intellect

March 2007 – Grant Thornton warns businesses that time is running out to meet share based payment requirements under FRS 20

March 2007 – Majority happy to tax gas-guzzlers but any other car tax gets the thumbs down - says Grant Thornton

March 2007 – UK population firmly rejects prospect of new green taxes if overall tax burden should increase

March 2007 – Grant Thornton offers a blueprint for the future of UK tax competitiveness

March 2007 – Growth of women in UK boardroom stagnates as Asian counterparts go from strength to strength

March 2007 – Cost cutting and corporate environmental responsibility set scene for commercial printing cuts in favour of e-marketing - says new Grant Thornton survey

March 2007 – Grant Thornton calls for clarification and certainty in the 2007 budget

March 2007 – Professional services firms have less than a month to meet EU Savings Directive requirements warns Grant Thornton

March 2007 – Grant Thornton comments on the findings of the International Corporate Governance Network showing that 80% of survey respondents feel that there is insufficient choice in the audit market

February 2007 – Buoyant service sector enjoys further positive quarter but mixed outlook for next 3 months - CBI/Grant Thornton

February 2007 – Grant Thornton Ratings Guide highlights improvement in insurance run off sector

February 2007 – Simplified International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for non-publicly accountable entities - Grant Thornton views

February 2007 – Grant Thornton urges retailers to keep a sense of perspective despite release of negative ONS figures

February 2007 – Grant Thornton appoints new head of corporate growth strategy team

February 2007 – UK businesses write own death warrant by ignoring opportunities from world's fastest growing economies

February 2007 – Grant Thornton announces new promotion within firm’s Recovery and Reorganisation practice

February 2007 – Foreign buyers invest the highest ever amount in UK assets M&A as 40bn comes from developing countries

February 2007 – Rising spending and costs sees almost 300 personal insolvencies per day - IVAS fast catching up bankruptcies as preferred method of sorting debt

February 2007 – Grant Thornton achieve outstanding results in ATT and CTA exams

January 2007 – Grant Thornton appoints new Head of Transaction Services

January 2007 – Grant Thornton US research demonstrates investor support for broader audit firm choices: Investors say switching from Big Four is okay

January 2007 – Grant Thornton Corporate Finance appoints new partner Simon Davies as the firm doubles its London Lead advisory team

January 2007 – Grant Thornton warns that local businesses may not be covered by insurance for claims relating to Napoli disaster

January 2007 – Grocery supply chain shrinks by over a third according to Grant Thornton research - Firm urges the Competition Commission to take action rather than run lengthy investigations

January 2007 – Christmas 2006 highly successful for UK retailers despite predictions of doom and gloom - Grant Thornton review names top and bottom retail performances of the Christmas period -

January 2007 – Grant Thornton offers carbon dioxide offsetting scheme to customers and staff as firm pledges to offset its carbon footprint

January 2007 – COSO selects Grant Thornton LLP for research project on the monitoring of internal controls

January 2007 – Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International, has been commissioned by The Committee of Sponsoring Organisations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), to develop guidance designed to help organisations monitor the quality of their

January 2007 – Increase in UK optimism levels closes gap on EU and world

January 2007 – Grant Thornton Recovery & Reorganisation appoints two new partners

January 2007 – 66 percent of FTSE 350 Companies still do not claim full compliance with the provisions of the Combined Code according to new Grant Thornton research

January 2007 – only 10% have appropriate disclosure levels to support a claim of full compliance

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